Expressing Cause and Result: So, Such, Too, Enough
Expressing cause and result is an important grammar topic for the BAC. The structures with so, such, too, and enough are especially important.
So + adjective/adverb + that + clause:
Used to express a result or consequence. Exemple: “The exam was so difficult that many students failed.” / “He ran so fast that nobody could catch him.”
Such + (adjective) + noun + that + clause:
Similar to “so…that” but used with nouns. Exemple: “It was such a difficult exam that many students failed.” / “She is such a kind person that everyone likes her.”
Too + adjective/adverb + to + infinitive:
Expresses excess, meaning something is more than needed/allowed. Exemple: “It’s too cold to go out.” / “He’s too young to drive.” / “The box is too heavy to carry.”
Adjective/adverb + enough + to + infinitive:
Expresses sufficiency. Exemple: “He is old enough to drive.” / “The soup is hot enough to eat.” / “She speaks English well enough to work abroad.”
Enough + noun + to + infinitive:
Exemple: “I have enough money to buy a car.” / “There’s enough food for everyone.”
BAC Example 2023:
“Combine the sentences: ‘The film was very boring. I fell asleep.’ → ‘The film was so boring that I fell asleep.'”
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